Product Specialist / Blippbuilder Brain
Location: US, NY, New York
Department: Commercial/Marketing
Salary range: 40000-50000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Internet
Function: Training

Company profile:
As augmented reality jobs go, one at Blippar is hard to beat. We are a rapidly expanding creative startup at the forefront of a brand new industry, so working here offers real opportunities to shape an innovative technology and the way in which people use it.Because of this, we like working with imaginative people who think outside the box, and we love people who throw the whole box away and build something completely new. Our bright, open, centrally located offices are energetic environments bursting with collaborative ideas and boundless enthusiasm.Aside from being part of an exciting, driven, super-friendly team that will nurture your talents and help you grow, at Blippar you’ll find plenty more tangible benefits, including weekly free lunches, evening drinks, and Olive, the office dog.You’ll also be working intimately, from the start, with some of the world’s biggest brands - from Coca Cola and Nestle to Conde Nast, P&amp;G and Jaguar.As a young, growing company spearheading the exciting augmented reality industry, the biggest perk of all is the creative control you’ll be afforded, whether you’re part of the design, tech, commercial or marketing teams. After all, we think our people are amazing, so we want them to stick around.

Job description:
An exciting, creative, customer-facing role working on Blippar’s self-service platform, Blippbuilder, which sits at the cutting edge of mobile and augmented reality technology.As the go-to Blippbuilder guru providing training services and support ​to the wide range of clients using our tool, you will quickly become an expert in the platform. You will offer both technical and creative advice to those needing it, while maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of the platform, relaying feedback to the Blippbuilder development team to ensure its ongoing improvement.This is a unique opportunity to be​ the face of Blippbuilder. You will travel, run training days, meet clients and support the global team.

Requirements:
We are looking for individuals who get excited about working at the forefront of mobile advertising and augmented reality.Ideal candidates will be extremely confident, with excellent communication skills and a passion for educating and delivering training to a variety of clients. You will have a creative outlook and a working knowledge of the main creative programs. As the Blippbuilder Brain you will be the face of the tool for many people, encouraging and teaching them to build the best content they can. You will also be patient with clients who require more time to get up to speed, and endeavour to make their experience of the tool the best it can be.Ideal candidates will have:Excellent knowledge of creative software and platformsPrevious experience in a support or training roleAbility to quickly assess customers’ support needs and provide solutionsA confident and enthusiastic approachPatience and efficiencyFlexibility when it comes to your work scheduleExcellent time-management skillsArtistic and creative flair

Benefits:
Our bright, open, centrally located offices are energetic environments bursting with collaborative ideas and boundless enthusiasm. As a growing company spearheading the exciting augmented reality industry, the biggest perk of all is the creative freedom and control you’ll be afforded; this is a genuine opportunity to shape a brand new medium and the way in which people all over the world use it.You will be working closely, and from the start, with some of the world’s leading brands, media agencies, publishers and educators - including Pepsi, Warner Brothers, Procter &amp; Gamble, Conde Nast, Disney and Coca Cola - developing creative augmented reality solutions for global powerhouses across the full spectrum of industries. What we are doing has never been done before, so an active imagination is something we value particularly highly.Blippar’s senior management team are dedicated, hands-on, approachable people who will nurture your talent and encourage the development of your own ideas; we believe these are key to the continued success story of our platform.Being part of Blippar’s close-knit, passionate, forward-thinking team affords plenty of potential for learning about and getting involved in all sections of the business. As a creative tech company offering spectacular marketing solutions to clients, there are few areas we don’t touch upon. Life at Blippar is a steep learning curve, ideal for ambitious candidates who wish to push themselves into completely uncharted territories.We also offer:Competitive packagesGreat benefits and shares schemeEmployee incentive schemeFlexible working environmentWeekly beers and free lunchesOur office dog (London)International travel opportunitiesChance to develop groundbreaking techWork with state-of-the-art hardware and softwareAccess to new wearables including Google GlassA challenge to change the worldChance to shape a new industryCreative freedom and controlExperience with all mobile operating systemsCollaborative opportunities with huge brandsPlease apply now for more information about this role, or check our careers page for details of other opportunities to work with us.